Abstract: A full duplex microphone communications system permitting simultaneous bi-directional communications for a two conductor shielded microphone cable. A talkback signal is injected by an encoder at one end using a balanced input to transmit a common-mode signal on the two conductors of the microphone cable using the shield as a ground reference. This signal is then decoded at the other end of the cable by decoding circuitry which covers the common-mode talkback signal.
Abstract: A loudspeaker assembly for use outdoors is disclosed. A woofer speaker is secured in a housing for the downward projection of sound through a generally continuous circumferential aperture between the housing and base. A tweeter is mounted coaxially with the woofer for the projection of sound downwardly thereby providing for the omnidirectional projection of sound from the speaker assembly.